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endangered

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解析 endangered in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'endangered' yet. Instead, you can use simple words like 'in danger' or 'not safe.' For example, instead of saying 'The panda is endangered,' you might say 'The panda is in danger' or 'There are not many pandas left.' At this level, focus on understanding that some animals need help because they are disappearing. You might see this word in very simple picture books about animals, but you are not expected to use it in your own speaking or writing. Just remember: endangered = needs help to survive.

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At the A2 level, you might start to recognize 'endangered' in short articles about nature or the environment. You should understand that it is a stronger way of saying 'in danger.' You can begin to use it in simple sentences like 'The blue whale is an endangered animal.' You should also understand that 'endangered' is related to the word 'danger.' At this level, it is mostly used as an adjective to describe animals. You might practice saying 'We must help endangered animals.' It is a good word to know if you like talking about your favorite animals or the world around you.

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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'endangered' comfortably when discussing environmental topics. You understand the difference between 'endangered' (at risk) and 'extinct' (gone forever). You can use it in both the active voice ('Pollution is endangering the lake') and as an adjective ('There are many endangered species in the rainforest'). You are beginning to see how the word can be used for things other than animals, such as 'endangered languages' or 'endangered traditions.' You can participate in a classroom discussion about why some animals are becoming endangered.

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At the B2 level, which is the target level for this word, you should use 'endangered' with precision. You understand it as a transitive verb that requires an object. You can use it in formal essays and reports to describe serious risks to safety, health, or systems. You are aware of the passive construction 'to be endangered by' and use it to vary your sentence structure. You also recognize the nuance between 'endangered,' 'threatened,' and 'vulnerable' in a scientific or environmental context. You can explain the consequences of an action that has endangered a project or a person's life using complex grammar.

At the C1 level, you use 'endangered' and its derivatives (like 'endangerment') in sophisticated ways. You understand the legal implications of 'child endangerment' or 'reckless endangerment.' You can use the word metaphorically to describe abstract concepts, such as 'endangered values' or 'the endangered art of letter writing.' You are sensitive to the word's register and know that it carries a formal, serious tone. You can use it in persuasive speaking to emphasize the gravity of a situation, and you can distinguish it from more literary synonyms like 'imperilled' or 'jeopardized' based on the specific context.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'endangered.' You can use it in highly technical, legal, or academic writing with absolute accuracy. You are aware of the historical development of the word and can use it with subtle irony or within complex rhetorical structures. You can discuss the specific criteria used by international bodies to classify a species as 'critically endangered.' Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker, and you can use it to navigate the most delicate or high-stakes discussions regarding risk, liability, and conservation.

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Endangered means putting something at risk of harm or extinction.
It is commonly used as a verb (to endanger) or an adjective (endangered species).
In biology, it signifies a specific high-risk status for wildlife.
The word implies a serious, often irreversible threat to safety or existence.

The word endangered functions primarily as the past tense and past participle of the verb endanger, though it is most frequently encountered in modern English as a participial adjective. To endanger something is to expose it to danger, harm, or the risk of failure. When we say an action has endangered a project, we mean that action has created a situation where the project might not succeed or might be cancelled entirely. In the context of biology and ecology, the term takes on a very specific, standardized meaning: it describes a species that is at serious risk of extinction. This is not just a casual observation but often a legal or scientific designation used by organizations like the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Environmental Context: Used to describe animals or plants like the giant panda or the blue whale that face a high risk of disappearing from the wild forever due to habitat loss or poaching.

The oil spill endangered the entire coastal ecosystem, putting thousands of migratory birds at risk.

Beyond the natural world, the term is used in professional and personal spheres to describe risks to safety, reputation, or financial stability. For instance, a reckless driver has endangered the lives of pedestrians. In a business setting, a data breach might have endangered the trust of millions of customers. The word carries a heavy weight; it implies that the threat is significant and the potential for loss is real and imminent. It is more intense than 'risked' because it often implies a state of vulnerability that is difficult to reverse.

Legal Context: In legal terms, 'child endangerment' refers to an act or omission that places a child in a situation where physical or emotional harm is likely.

His testimony endangered the undercover operation by revealing the identity of the lead investigator.

People use this word when they want to emphasize the gravity of a situation. It is common in news reports, scientific journals, and formal warnings. Because it suggests a threshold of safety has been crossed, it is a powerful rhetorical tool for activists and policy makers. When a politician says a new law has endangered our democracy, they are suggesting that the very existence of the democratic system is under threat.

Financial Register: Market volatility has endangered the pension funds of many retired workers, causing widespread anxiety.

Using endangered correctly requires understanding its role as a transitive verb or a participial adjective. As a verb, it always needs an object—you must endanger something. For example, 'The storm endangered' is incomplete; you must say 'The storm endangered the small fishing boats.' As an adjective, it typically precedes the noun it modifies, such as 'endangered habitats' or 'endangered languages.'

Active Voice Usage: The driver's negligence endangered every passenger on the bus.

By ignoring the safety protocols, the supervisor endangered the entire crew during the construction project.

In passive constructions, which are very common with this word, the focus is on the entity being put at risk. 'The peace process was endangered by the sudden outbreak of violence.' Here, the subject is the peace process, and the cause of the danger is introduced with 'by'. This is a very effective way to highlight the victim or the vulnerable party in a sentence. It is often used in headlines and formal reports to maintain an objective tone.

Passive Voice Usage: Many rare orchids are endangered by the illegal trade in exotic plants.

The future of the library was endangered by the recent budget cuts passed by the city council.

When using it as an adjective, it is important to distinguish between 'endangered' and 'dangerous.' A 'dangerous animal' is one that might hurt you, while an 'endangered animal' is one that you (or circumstances) might hurt or cause to go extinct. This is a common point of confusion for learners. You will often see 'endangered' paired with degrees of severity, such as 'critically endangered,' which is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

Adjectival Usage: The government has pledged more resources to protect endangered wetlands across the country.

You will most frequently hear endangered in news broadcasts, specifically those covering environmental issues, legal proceedings, or public safety. Documentaries narrated by figures like David Attenborough often use the word to describe the plight of wildlife. In these contexts, the word is spoken with a sense of urgency and gravity. It is a staple of 'Save the Planet' campaigns and climate change discourse.

Media and Journalism: News anchors might report: 'The record-breaking heatwave has endangered the elderly population in the city.'

'We must act now before these endangered species vanish forever,' the activist shouted into the microphone.

In professional environments, particularly in law and medicine, the word appears in formal reports. A doctor might note that a patient’s refusal to follow a treatment plan has endangered their recovery. In courtrooms, a prosecutor will argue that a defendant's actions endangered the public. In these settings, the word is used precisely to denote a specific type of liability or risk. It is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation because of its serious connotations.

Scientific Discourse: Researchers discuss how ocean acidification has endangered coral reefs, which are vital to marine biodiversity.

The report concludes that the lack of maintenance has endangered the structural integrity of the bridge.

Interestingly, you also hear this word in the context of linguistics and culture. 'Endangered languages' is a common phrase used by sociolinguists to describe languages that are no longer being learned by children as a first language. This highlights that the word isn't just about physical life or death, but also about the survival of abstract concepts like culture, heritage, and knowledge. When a language is endangered, a whole way of seeing the world is at risk.

The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing endangered with dangerous. While they share the root word 'danger', their meanings are opposite in terms of who is causing and who is receiving the threat. A 'dangerous' person is a threat to others; an 'endangered' person is being threatened by something else. If you say 'The tiger is dangerous,' you mean the tiger might bite you. If you say 'The tiger is endangered,' you mean humans might cause the tiger to go extinct.

Confusing Endangered and Dangerous: Incorrect: We must protect the dangerous species.
Correct: We must protect the endangered species.

His reckless driving endangered (not 'angered') the lives of everyone on the road.

Another common error is treating 'endangered' as an intransitive verb. You cannot simply say 'The animals endangered.' Something else must be the cause, or the sentence must be passive. You must say 'The animals were endangered by habitat loss' or 'Habitat loss endangered the animals.' Forgetting the object or the passive 'to be' verb makes the sentence grammatically incomplete and confusing to native speakers.

Intransitive Error: Incorrect: The forest fire endangered.
Correct: The forest fire endangered the local wildlife.

Lastly, learners sometimes use 'endangered' when they mean 'extinct.' 'Extinct' means the species is already gone; 'endangered' means it is still here but in trouble. Using 'endangered' for a species that has already vanished (like the Dodo) is factually incorrect. Conversely, using 'extinct' for a species that still has living members (like the Mountain Gorilla) is overly pessimistic and inaccurate.

Confusion with Extinct: Endangered: High risk of dying out.
Extinct: Already died out completely.

While endangered is a powerful and specific word, there are several alternatives depending on the context and the level of risk you want to convey. 'Threatened' is often used as a broader term that includes species that are likely to become endangered in the near future. In scientific classifications, 'threatened' is actually a category that sits just below 'endangered.' If you want to be less formal, you might use 'at risk' or 'in jeopardy.'

Endangered vs. Threatened: 'Endangered' implies an immediate and severe risk of extinction, whereas 'threatened' suggests a species is vulnerable but perhaps not on the absolute brink yet.

The CEO's scandals have jeopardized (a strong synonym for endangered) the company's upcoming merger.

For human safety, 'imperil' is a more literary and formal synonym. You might read in a classic novel that a hero 'imperilled' his life to save another. 'Risk' is the most common and versatile alternative, used in everyday speech ('You're risking your health by not sleeping'). However, 'endangered' sounds more serious and permanent than 'risked.' If you 'risk' your money, you might lose it; if you 'endanger' your future, you are putting your long-term prospects in grave peril.

Comparison Table

Endangered: High risk, often used for species or vital systems.
Imperilled: Very formal, suggests being surrounded by danger.
Jeopardized: Commonly used for plans, deals, or reputations.
Vulnerable: Suggests a weakness that makes danger likely, but not the danger itself.

The sudden frost threatened the orange crop, but didn't quite endanger the entire season's yield.

How Formal Is It?

正式

中性

非正式

Child friendly

俚语

趣味小知识

The word 'danger' itself originally meant 'power' or 'lordship'. So, to be 'endangered' literally meant to be in someone else's power, which was usually a scary thing!

发音指南

UK /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/

US /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərd/

The primary stress is on the second syllable: en-DANG-ered.

押韵词

strangered angered (partial) managed (slant) damaged (slant) changed (slant) arranged (slant) exchanged (slant) rearranged (slant)

常见错误

Pronouncing it like 'angered' (without the 'en')
Stressing the first syllable
Hard 'g' like 'garden' (it should be soft like 'ginger')

难度评级

阅读 3/5

Common in news and science articles, easy to recognize.

写作 4/5

Requires correct transitive use or passive voice construction.

口语 4/5

Pronunciation of the middle syllable can be tricky.

听力 3/5

Distinctive sound makes it relatively easy to hear.

接下来学什么

前置知识

danger dangerous safe risk animal

接下来学习

extinction conservation vulnerable threatened habitat

高级

imperil jeopardize precarious sustainability biodiversity

需要掌握的语法

Transitive Verbs

You must endanger *something* (e.g., 'The fire endangered the house').

Passive Voice

The species *was endangered* by hunters.

Participial Adjectives

The *endangered* tiger is beautiful.

Adverbs of Degree

The whale is *critically* endangered.

Gerunds as Subjects

*Endangering* others is a crime.

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按水平分级的例句

The big cat is in danger.

Le grand chat est en danger.

A1 uses 'in danger' instead of 'endangered'.

Help the animals.

Aidez les animaux.

Simple imperative.

There are not many pandas.

Il n'y a pas beaucoup de pandas.

Using 'there are' with 'not many'.

Is the bird safe?

L'oiseau est-il en sécurité ?

Simple question with 'safe'.

The fish needs water.

Le poisson a besoin d'eau.

Subject-verb-object.

We love the forest.

Nous aimons la forêt.

Simple present.

The world is big.

Le monde est grand.

Adjective usage.

Stop the fire.

Arrêtez le feu.

Simple command.

The blue whale is an endangered animal.

La baleine bleue est un animal en voie de disparition.

Adjective 'endangered' before the noun.

Many animals are endangered today.

Beaucoup d'animaux sont menacés aujourd'hui.

Using 'many' and 'today'.

Pollution is bad for endangered species.

La pollution est mauvaise pour les espèces menacées.

Prepositional phrase 'for...'.

We can save endangered birds.

Nous pouvons sauver les oiseaux menacés.

Modal verb 'can'.

Is the tiger an endangered species?

Le tigre est-il une espèce menacée ?

Question form.

I read about endangered plants.

J'ai lu sur les plantes menacées.

Past tense 'read'.

They want to help endangered turtles.

Ils veulent aider les tortues menacées.

Infinitive 'to help'.

The zoo has some endangered animals.

Le zoo possède des animaux en voie de disparition.

Verb 'has' with 'some'.

Cutting down trees has endangered many forest animals.

L'abattage des arbres a mis en danger de nombreux animaux de la forêt.

Present perfect 'has endangered'.

If we don't act, more species will become endangered.

Si nous n'agissons pas, plus d'espèces deviendront menacées.

First conditional.

The government is trying to protect endangered habitats.

Le gouvernement essaie de protéger les habitats menacés.

Present continuous 'is trying'.

He was worried that the project was endangered by the lack of money.

Il craignait que le projet ne soit mis en péril par le manque d'argent.

Passive voice in a that-clause.

Endangered languages are a loss for human culture.

Les langues menacées sont une perte pour la culture humaine.

Plural subject-verb agreement.

Scientists are studying endangered insects in the rainforest.

Les scientifiques étudient les insectes menacés dans la forêt tropicale.

Present continuous.

The list of endangered species is growing every year.

La liste des espèces menacées s'allonge chaque année.

Singular subject 'The list'.

She works for an organization that helps endangered wildlife.

Elle travaille pour une organisation qui aide la faune menacée.

Relative clause 'that helps'.

The reckless expansion of the city has endangered the local water supply.

L'expansion imprudente de la ville a mis en danger l'approvisionnement local en eau.

Transitive verb usage with a direct object.

Such actions could seriously endanger the peace negotiations.

De telles actions pourraient gravement compromettre les négociations de paix.

Modal 'could' with adverb 'seriously'.

Being listed as endangered provides these animals with legal protection.

Le fait d'être classé comme espèce menacée offre à ces animaux une protection juridique.

Gerund phrase as subject.

The firefighters were endangered by the shifting winds.

Les pompiers ont été mis en danger par les vents changeants.

Passive voice past tense.

It is illegal to perform any act that might endanger public safety.

Il est illégal de commettre tout acte susceptible de mettre en danger la sécurité publique.

Infinitive phrase following 'It is adj to...'.

Climate change has endangered the traditional way of life for many Arctic communities.

Le changement climatique a mis en péril le mode de vie traditionnel de nombreuses communautés de l'Arctique.

Present perfect transitive verb.

The company's reputation was endangered by the faulty product launch.

La réputation de l'entreprise a été mise en péril par le lancement du produit défectueux.

Passive voice with 'by' agent.

We must identify which factors have endangered these ecosystems the most.

Nous devons identifier quels facteurs ont le plus mis en péril ces écosystèmes.

Indirect question 'which factors...'.

The witness's refusal to testify effectively endangered the entire prosecution's case.

Le refus du témoin de témoigner a effectivement mis en péril tout le dossier de l'accusation.

Adverb 'effectively' modifying the verb.

By prioritizing short-term profits, the board has endangered the firm's long-term viability.

En privilégiant les profits à court terme, le conseil d'administration a compromis la viabilité à long terme de l'entreprise.

Participial phrase 'By prioritizing...'.

The sheer scale of the disaster endangered the regional economy for decades.

L'ampleur même de la catastrophe a mis en péril l'économie régionale pendant des décennies.

Noun phrase 'sheer scale' as subject.

Critics argue that the new regulations have endangered the very freedom they sought to protect.

Les critiques soutiennent que les nouvelles réglementations ont mis en péril la liberté même qu'elles cherchaient à protéger.

Complex sentence with a nested relative clause.

The explorer's hubris endangered not only himself but his entire expedition team.

L'orgueil de l'explorateur l'a mis en danger non seulement lui-même, mais aussi toute son équipe d'expédition.

Correlative conjunction 'not only... but (also)'.

The leak of classified documents has severely endangered national security operations abroad.

La fuite de documents classifiés a gravement compromis les opérations de sécurité nationale à l'étranger.

Present perfect with adverb 'severely'.

The rapid spread of the virus endangered the healthcare system's capacity to treat other patients.

La propagation rapide du virus a mis en péril la capacité du système de santé à traiter d'autres patients.

Possessive noun 'healthcare system's'.

Few realized how much the political instability had endangered the fragile peace.

Peu de gens se rendaient compte à quel point l'instabilité politique avait mis en péril la paix fragile.

Past perfect in an indirect question.

The ontological shift in policy has arguably endangered the foundational principles of the institution.

Le changement ontologique de politique a sans doute mis en péril les principes fondateurs de l'institution.

High-level vocabulary like 'ontological' and 'foundational'.

To suggest that his rhetoric endangered the social fabric would be an understatement.

Suggérer que sa rhétorique a mis en péril le tissu social serait un euphémisme.

Infinitive phrase as subject with hypothetical 'would be'.

The intricate web of dependencies endangered the global supply chain during the crisis.

Le réseau complexe de dépendances a mis en péril la chaîne d'approvisionnement mondiale pendant la crise.

Metaphorical 'web of dependencies'.

The precarious nature of the ceasefire was further endangered by the rogue militia's actions.

La nature précaire du cessez-le-feu a été encore plus compromise par les actions de la milice dissidente.

Passive voice with 'further' adverbial reinforcement.

The lack of redundancy in the system endangered the satellite's mission parameters.

L'absence de redondance dans le système a compromis les paramètres de la mission du satellite.

Technical terminology 'redundancy' and 'mission parameters'.

Philosophers debate whether the advent of AI has endangered our concept of human agency.

Les philosophes débattent de la question de savoir si l'avènement de l'IA a mis en péril notre concept d'agence humaine.

Abstract noun 'human agency'.

The fiscal irresponsibility of the previous administration has endangered the sovereign credit rating.

L'irresponsabilité fiscale de l'administration précédente a mis en péril la note de crédit souveraine.

Economic terminology 'sovereign credit rating'.

The cultural hegemony of the West has often endangered indigenous knowledge systems.

L'hégémonie culturelle de l'Occident a souvent mis en péril les systèmes de connaissances indigènes.

Sociopolitical terminology 'cultural hegemony'.

近义词

jeopardize imperil threaten compromise risk hazard

反义词

protect safeguard preserve

常见搭配

endangered species

critically endangered

endangered habitat

endangered list

severely endangered

endangered lives

endangered languages

endangered future

endangered by

recklessly endangered

常用短语

on the endangered list

— Officially recognized as being at risk of extinction.

The bald eagle was once on the endangered list but has since recovered.

endangered species act

— A specific law designed to protect animals at risk.

The Endangered Species Act has saved many animals from extinction.

endangered by neglect

— Put at risk because someone did not take proper care.

The historic building was endangered by decades of neglect.

critically endangered status

— The highest level of risk for a species.

The mountain gorilla still holds a critically endangered status.

endangered heritage

— Cultural traditions or sites that are at risk of being lost.

UNESCO works to protect our endangered heritage sites.

endangered childhood

— A situation where children's safety or development is at risk.

War creates an endangered childhood for millions of youngsters.

endangered reputation

— When a person's good name is at risk of being ruined.

The scandal left him with an endangered reputation.

endangered peace

— A state of calm or agreement that is likely to end.

The border skirmish endangered the fragile peace.

endangered environment

— Natural surroundings that are being destroyed.

We must fight for our endangered environment.

endangered health

— A person's physical well-being being at risk.

The toxic fumes endangered the health of the factory workers.

容易混淆的词

endangered vs dangerous

Dangerous means causing harm; endangered means receiving harm.

endangered vs extinct

Extinct means gone forever; endangered means almost gone.

endangered vs angered

Angered means made angry; endangered means put in danger.

习语与表达

"on thin ice"

— In a risky situation where you might soon be in trouble.

After missing three meetings, he was on thin ice with his boss.

informal

"at death's door"

— Very close to dying or being destroyed.

The old company was at death's door before the new investment.

neutral

"hanging by a thread"

— In a very dangerous or precarious situation.

The peace talks are hanging by a thread after the latest attack.

neutral

"playing with fire"

— Doing something very dangerous or risky.

Ignoring the safety warnings is like playing with fire.

informal

"on the brink"

— Very close to a point of no return, often a disaster.

The species is on the brink of extinction.

neutral

"between a rock and a hard place"

— Having to choose between two dangerous or difficult situations.

The captain was between a rock and a hard place when the storm hit.

informal

"in the line of fire"

— In a position where you are likely to be criticized or harmed.

The manager was in the line of fire after the project failed.

neutral

"out of the frying pan into the fire"

— Going from a bad situation to an even worse one.

Quitting his job without a plan was like going out of the frying pan into the fire.

informal

"skating on thin ice"

— Taking a big risk that could lead to disaster.

He is skating on thin ice by lying to the police.

informal

"to court disaster"

— To act in a way that is very likely to result in something bad.

The pilot was courting disaster by flying in such heavy fog.

formal

容易混淆

endangered vs vulnerable

Both mean at risk.

Vulnerable means easily hurt; endangered means specifically at risk of disappearing.

Small children are vulnerable to flu, but the species is endangered.

endangered vs threatened

Both used in conservation.

Threatened is a lower level of risk than endangered in scientific terms.

The polar bear is threatened, but the vaquita is endangered.

endangered vs risky

Both involve danger.

Risky describes an action; endangered describes a state of being.

Gambling is risky, but your savings are endangered.

endangered vs perilous

Both mean full of danger.

Perilous is an adjective for a situation; endangered is for the thing inside the situation.

The journey was perilous, and it endangered the crew.

endangered vs jeopardized

Very similar meanings.

Jeopardized is more often used for plans/deals; endangered for lives/species.

The deal was jeopardized by the leak.

句型

Subject + has/have endangered + Object

The oil spill has endangered the birds.

Object + is/are endangered by + Cause

The forest is endangered by farming.

Adjective + Endangered + Noun

The critically endangered rhino is rare.

Gerund + Endangers + Object

Driving fast endangers everyone.

Subject + could + Adverb + Endanger + Object

This plan could potentially endanger our success.

It is + Adjective + that + Subject + has endangered + Object

It is evident that greed has endangered the treaty.

Noun Phrase + Endangering + Noun Phrase

A policy endangering civil liberties is unacceptable.

To endanger + Possessive + Noun

You are endangering your future.

词族

名词

动词

形容词

如何使用

frequency

Common in academic, journalistic, and scientific contexts.

常见错误

The tiger is dangerous species. → The tiger is an endangered species.
Dangerous means the tiger hurts you; endangered means we are hurting the tiger's survival.
The fire endangered. → The fire endangered the forest.
The verb 'endanger' needs an object. You must say what was put in danger.
Many animals are endanger. → Many animals are endangered.
You need the adjective/past participle form 'endangered' to describe the state of the animals.
He was endangered to the public. → He endangered the public.
Don't use 'was endangered to'; use the active verb 'endangered' followed by the object.
The species is extinct. → The species is endangered.
Use 'endangered' if there are still some left; 'extinct' if they are all gone.

小贴士

Use with Objects

Always remember that as a verb, 'endanger' needs an object. You endanger a life, a project, or a species.

Learn the Scale

Learn the scale: Vulnerable -> Threatened -> Endangered -> Critically Endangered -> Extinct.

Formal Tone

Use 'endangered' in formal writing to show seriousness. It sounds more professional than 'in danger'.

Soft G

Don't forget the soft 'g' sound. It should sound like 'ginger,' not 'goose'.

Beyond Animals

Remember you can use it for languages, cultures, and even business deals.

The 'en-' Prefix

Always include the 'en-'. Without it, 'dangered' is not a standard English word.

Look for 'by'

In sentences, 'endangered' is often followed by 'by' to show the cause of the risk.

Avoid 'Dangerous'

Double-check that you don't mean 'dangerous' (causing harm) before you write 'endangered'.

The Panda Rule

Associate the word with a panda to remember its most common environmental meaning.

News Keywords

When you hear 'endangered' on the news, listen for related words like 'habitat' or 'safety'.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'EN-DANGER'. You are putting something 'IN' (en) 'DANGER'. The 'ed' at the end means it has already happened or is the current state.

视觉联想

Imagine a giant panda standing on a small, melting ice cube. The panda is 'endangered' because its home is disappearing.

Word Web

Species Extinction Risk Habitat Wildlife Safety Peril Protection

挑战

Try to write three sentences: one about an animal, one about a person's safety, and one about a business plan, all using the word 'endangered'.

词源

The word 'endangered' is derived from the verb 'endanger', which was formed by combining the prefix 'en-' (meaning to put into) with the noun 'danger'. This formation occurred in Late Middle English around the 15th century.

原始含义： Originally, to 'endanger' meant to bring someone under the power or 'danger' of another, often implying a state of being at someone's mercy or in peril.

It belongs to the Germanic-Latinate hybrid family common in English, where 'en-' is from French/Latin and 'danger' comes from Old French 'dangier' (power, jurisdiction).

文化背景

Be careful when using 'endangered' to describe human groups, as it can sound clinical or dehumanizing if not used with empathy.

In English-speaking countries, calling an animal 'endangered' often triggers a specific emotional response of sympathy and a call to action.

The Endangered Species Act (USA) The IUCN Red List World Wildlife Fund (WWF) campaigns

在生活中练习

真实语境

Environment

protect endangered wildlife
habitat destruction
extinction risk
conservation efforts

Public Safety

endanger public safety
reckless behavior
put lives at risk
safety protocols

Business

endanger the merger
financial risk
jeopardize the project
market instability

Linguistics

endangered languages
cultural heritage
native speakers
language revitalization

Law

child endangerment
reckless endangerment
legal liability
prosecution's case

对话开场白

"Do you think governments are doing enough to save endangered species?"

"Have you ever seen an endangered animal in real life or at a zoo?"

"What kind of human activities have endangered our planet the most?"

"Do you think endangered languages should be saved, or is it natural for them to die out?"

"Has a project you worked on ever been endangered by a lack of resources?"

日记主题

Write about an endangered species you care about and what could be done to save it.

Describe a time when someone's reckless actions endangered your safety or plans.

Reflect on whether human progress always has to endanger the natural world.

If you could save one endangered language from disappearing, which one would it be and why?

Discuss how the current economic climate has endangered the dreams of your generation.

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but usually in a formal or legal sense, like 'he endangered the passengers.' In casual talk, 'put in danger' is more common.

Critically endangered is a much higher level of risk. It means the species is very close to becoming extinct in the wild.

No, it is very often used as an adjective, as in 'an endangered species.' It is the past participle form of the verb 'endanger'.

No, 'endanger' is transitive. You must say what it endangered, or use the passive: 'The animal was endangered.'

Examples include many indigenous languages in Australia, the Americas, and Africa that have very few elderly speakers left.

Yes, it always implies a risk of harm, loss, or death.

It is a soft 'g', sounding like a 'j' (en-dain-jerd).

There isn't one perfect word, but 'secure,' 'safe,' or 'abundant' (for species) are common opposites.

Yes, if it is at risk of being torn down or falling apart, we call it an 'endangered landmark' or 'endangered building'.

Yes, it is the present participle. 'His endangering behavior was reported to the police.'

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